http://www.thebattlecreekshopper.com BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS Thursday, August 22, 2024 19
Kerry Lee
Kammerud,
70, of Battle
Creek,
Michigan,
passed into
eternal rest
August 10,
2024, a life-
long resident
of Battle
Creek, where he was born.
He later attended Portage Central
High School. Upon graduation,
Kerry honorably served his country
in the United States Navy for four
years, dedicating two years active
service and two years Reserve.
After his discharge, Kerry
embarked on a career at the V.A.
Hospital, where he served as nurs-
ing assistant for 30 years. His com-
mitment to caring for veterans was
a testament to his character and
dedication. Following his retirement,
he continued to work in security,
demonstrating his enduring work
ethic.
Kerry’s life was marked by his
deep love for his family. He was a
cherished son, brother husband,
uncle, father and grandfather.
He found his life partner in Vicki
Maxson, with whom he raised three
sons.
His love for his family was paral-
leled only by his passion for sports,
particularly his unwavering support
for the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit
Lions. Kerry also found joy in bowl-
ing and the weekly poker game with
his brother Jerry and friends.
He leaves behind a legacy of
love and memories with his sons,
Marcus Kammerud (Jessica),
Jason Kammerud (Jozlyn) and
Devin Kammerud; brothers Terry
Kammerud, Jerry Dockum (Lisa),
Perry Dockum (Becci), Phillip
Dockum; sister Melody Fletcher;
and seven adored grandchildren.
Kerry was preceded in death
by his parents, Ralph (Smokey)
Dockum and Marilyn Dockum;
brother Rick Dockum; sister Shirley
Russell; and many nieces and
nephews.
The family suggests that those
wishing to express sympathy con-
sider making a donation to the K9s
for Warriors program in Kerry’s
honor or the American Diabetes
Association.
A man of honor, service and
family, Kerry Lee Kammerud will
be profoundly missed and forever
remembered by those who had the
privilege of knowing him.
Arrangements by Baxter Funeral &
Cremation Service. 269-788-9800/
http://www.baxterfuneral.comDavid
“Grizz” Keith
Keller, 72, of
Battle Creek,
Michigan,
passed away
Monday,
August 12,
2024, at
The Villa
At Winston
Court in Marshall, MI. He was born
November 12, 1951, the son of the
late Homer C. Keller and Betty Jean
(Brigham) Keller.
Grizz attended Springfield Schools
through the 9th grade and gradu-
ated from Fordson High School in
Dearborn, MI. He attended Michigan
Tech. University where he studied
forestry. He was employed at Clark
Equipment until they closed and
then was employed at Denso Mfg.
until retiring in 2013.
Grizz is survived by his sons,
Jeremiah (Kaitlin) Keller and
Samuel (Angela) Keller, Michigan;
grandchildren Libby, Anissa,
Makenly and Marek; great-grand-
daughter Amaya; and brother Eric
Keller.
He was preceded in death by his
parents and his brother Gary Keller.
Grizz enjoyed golfing, walleye
fishing, motorcycling and being out-
doors. He loved spending time with
his family, especially his grandchil-
dren.
Visitation was held at Baxter
Funeral & Cremation Service,
375 W. Dickman Road, on Friday,
August 16, 2024, from 4-7 p.m.
Memorials may be made to a
charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements by Baxter Funeral &
Cremation Service; 269-788-9800/
http://www.baxterfuneral.com.Richard
William
Kellogg Sr.
(Dick) passed
away suddenly
on August
11, 2024,
peacefully
in his sleep.
He was born
December 3,
1947, to Coy and Margaret Kellogg
at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek, MI.
He was preceded in death by
both parents. He has two siblings,
James Kellogg and Marilyn Kellogg.
He grew up on a farm on
McAllister Road in Pennfield. He
graduated from Pennfield High
School in 1966 while participat-
ing in 4H throughout school. After
high school he worked building
houses until he was drafted into the
Army in 1967. He spent 27 months
in Germany as a mechanic. He
returned in 1970 and went to work
at Eaton Corporation while also
farming with a neighbor. He started
with Clark Equipment in 1973, driv-
ing semi, and remained with the
company until 1986. Following,
he was employed by Alvan Motor
Freight, Transcon Motor Freight and
finished with Yellow Freight until
retirement in 2009.
Dick’s passion was his many
years of donating his time with the
Calhoun County Fair, where he
drove patrons in his golf cart. Hereceived great joy from sharing
stories of his past and always had
a joke to tell. Dick had a wonderful
sense of humor and would talk for
hours with anyone who would listen.
He was also an extremely generous
man, who would donate his blue
ribbon antique winnings to the Give
a Bike Foundation at the fair.
Dick enjoyed his weekly 5 a.m.
breakfast at Denny’s in Marshall
with friends and family.
He is survived by his loving
wife of 51 years, Donna Kellogg
(Davis); his three sons, Skip Taylor,
Troy (Kyla) Taylor, Richard (Tonya)
Kellogg; and his daughter, Christy
Kellogg. Dick had nine grandchil-
dren, Karen (Daniel) McKnight,
Jessica (Tim) Harrison, Sandra
(Jason) Steed, Debra (Zach)
Coleman, Megan (Jade) Taylor,
Jacob Taylor, Taylor Boarts, Jaydin
Coyer, Braxtin Kellogg; and had 15
great-grandchildren.
Family received friends Thursday,
August 15, from 6-8 p.m. at the
Richard A. Henry Funeral Home.
Funeral services were held at 10
a.m. Friday, August 16, at the funer-
al home, with interment following at
Fort Custer National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks
that memorial donations are made
to Calhoun
County Fair.FUNERAL ETIQUETTE
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